An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1861)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J.H. and J. Parker · leaf 195
rapets, with pinna- 147. Divinity School, 0sford.cles and crocketed turrets at the ° 1450- corners, having small flying or PaeUe*buttres8hanging pinnacles attached. These very gorgeoustowers are chiefly found in Somersetshire, a.s atWrington, Brislington (148), &c. There are, how-ever, few… … PERPENDICULA R TO WERS. 177 parapet, and pinna-cles. By this judi-cious arrangement theeye takes in the wholesubject at once, thusgiving to it a solem-nity and a reposewhich are not attain-ed by the more gor-geous specimens beforereferred to. This towerwas originally intend-ed to stand alone, asa…
Architecture, Gothic
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